Labcal-D 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 8.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 400.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 80.00

Medicine Details

Indications

  • Treatment of osteoporosis
  • Treatment of osteomalacia
  • Treatment of rickets
  • Treatment of tetany
  • Treatment in parathyroid disease
  • Calcium supplements for adequate dietary intake
  • Use in conditions such as pregnancy & lactation
  • Use in osteogenesis and tooth formation
  • Use as routine supplement
  • Phosphate binder in chronic renal failure

Pharmacology

  • Preparation of Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
  • Necessary for bone formation and maintenance
  • Vitamin D3 aids in the absorption and reabsorption of Calcium
  • Stimulates bone formation
  • Aids in bone growth
  • Prevents osteoporosis and bone fracture

Dosage & Administration

  • Calcium 500 mg and Vitamin D3 200 IU Tablet: 2 tablets daily or 1 tablet twice daily, best taken with or just after a meal
  • Calcium 500 mg and Vitamin D3 400 IU Tablet: 1 tablet twice daily, best taken with or just after a meal

Interaction

  • Possible interaction with calcium, aluminium, or magnesium containing antacids
  • Interaction with other calcium supplements
  • Interaction with calcitriol and other vitamin D3 supplements
  • Interaction with digoxin
  • Interaction with tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline, or oxytetracycline

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in hypercalcaemia
  • Contraindicated in hyperthyroidism
  • Contraindicated in renal calculi and nephrolithiasis
  • Contraindicated in Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach cramps
  • Dry mouth
  • Increased thirst
  • Increased urination
  • Constipation

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Should be used as directed by physician during pregnancy or while breastfeeding

Precautions & Warnings

  • Precautions for pre-existing heart disease
  • Precautions for pre-existing kidney disease

Overdose Effects

  • Symptoms may include nausea and vomiting
  • Severe drowsiness
  • Dry mouth
  • Loss of appetite
  • Metallic taste
  • Stomach cramps
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Constipation

Therapeutic Class

  • Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
  • Keep out of reach of children

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